Geologic Story Of The Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado (1917)

The Geologic Story of the Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado is a comprehensive book written by Willis Thomas Lee in 1917. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the geology of the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, USA. Lee examines the various geological features of the park, including the mountains, valleys, and rock formations, and explains how they were formed over millions of years.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the park's geology. Lee discusses the different types of rocks found in the park, such as granite, sandstone, and limestone, and explains how they were formed through processes such as erosion, weathering, and volcanic activity.The book also covers the park's glaciers and how they have shaped the landscape over time. Lee provides detailed descriptions of the park's various rock formations, including the famous Longs Peak and the Continental Divide.In addition to its scientific analysis of the park's geology, The Geologic Story of the Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers better understand the geological features of the park. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the geology of the Rocky Mountains or the natural history of Colorado.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.